Upgraded Ball Joints are they out there
Its time again to replace the ball joints in the front and I was wondering if anyone has upgraded ones that last. I have 315's on the front no lift or anything. I just cant get a stock set to last to good. Any info would be great or even what to stay away from as well
thanks:rocking: |
i heard moog were realy good. other than that, im not sure :tu:
|
If you contact Shocker, one of our sponsors here on the site, I think he sells some heavy duty rebuildable ones that look like they would survive a bomb blast. Not cheap, but heavy duty.
|
I have the MOOG non adjustable uppers and normal lowers on my truck with 35's and no issues.
|
I run 19.5 wheels that are heavier then most 37 inch tires and I've changed mine once in over 200,000 miles. I just have whatever cheap non-adjustables Auto Zone sold me.
|
What I didn't know until miles down the road
I've had my 2001 4x4 since new, and now that its aging and getting a few miles on it, I decided to learn a little about these 'jewels'.
I found out a little ignorance can be bliss, if your lucky. If your not , it can cost a lot of cash. What I Learned: Apparently, Dodge decided to downgrade the size of the front ends on the 2001's verses the earlier models ('Bean':scare2: counters). So if you have a 2000 or older, your ball joints are going to last longer (130-150,000) than us unlucky 2001 new and improved owners. The front-ends on these heavy diesels are lighter duty than many of the early 70-80's 4x4's and wear accordingly. They are 'junk' in street vernacular. So, getting more than 4-5 years (if you baby it) from the ball joints is a bonus. (60-70,000) is probably the norm. After that your riding on junk and affecting and multiplying your steering 'wear factors'. Learning can be fun! |
Moog ball joints are probably some of the best you can use. Keep up on greasing them, and make sure they are installed properly and they will be perfect :tu:
|
extrem ball joints i think there rebuildable double the price but from what i hear can out last your truck
|
XRF balljoints are supposed to be pretty good.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:51 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands